BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash

BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crashAt least 15 people have died after a train collision in Bekasi, near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.The incident happened on Monday evening when a stationary passenger train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train running on the same track.The train's back carriage - which is reserved for female passengers - was badly struck, with local officials saying all of the victims were women, most of whom had been pinned inside by the crushed metal.A further 88 passengers were injured in the crash.The BBC's Jakarta correspondent, Liza Tambunan, reports from the scene.More on this story: Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash2 hours agoAsiaIndonesiaShareSaveHow the US-Iran war is costing ChinaThe BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.AsiaDrone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fireThousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.AsiaWatch: Runners v robots at China half marathonRobots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.AsiaMoment wolf on the run in South Korea is foundThe escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.AsiaBongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumpsThe Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.Asia'My heart is about to explode': BTS fans react as world tour beginsK-pop stars BTS kicked off their marathon world tour in South Korea, with a heavy nod to their new album Arirang.AsiaEverything you need to know about BTS's comeback tourThe megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.AsiaHow the Iran war is causing fuel chaos in the PhilippinesBBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.Asia'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback showSome 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.AsiaViral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutanA young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.AsiaWatch: Singles pray to a goddess for love in BangkokA Lakshmi goddess shrine at Bangkok shopping mall has become a place where young people come to pray for love.AsiaBBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencingThe pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.AsiaAt the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.AsiaWatch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the PhilippinesA mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.Asia'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in ThailandCorrespondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.AsiaWatch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fireIndia Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25…

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